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P.W. Joyce preferred the interpretation Cnoc na Riaghadh, 'hill of the executions'. Cnoc na Riogha, 'hill of the kings', has also been suggested. The huge cairn on the summit plateau is called Meascán Méabha, 'Maeve's mound'. It is considered likely that it conceals a passage tomb, though it has not yet been excavated. For more information on the archaeology, see Transforming Knocknarea - the archaeology of a mountain by Stefan Bergh, Archaeology Ireland, vol. 14, no. 2 (2000), pp. 14-18.
Knocknarea is the 1097th highest place in Ireland. Knocknarea is the most northerly summit in the Ox Mountains area. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/926/?PHPSESSID=1g8p648kutlregcku9ovfd2dg2

This is a great hill for beginners or for someone who wants to give children a gentle introduction to the joys of hillwalking. From the sizeable carpark there is a stone path which winds its way past fields of cattle and horses up to a gate which is roughly halfway up the hill. After you pass through the gate there is a steepish grassy section for a bit, but if you take your time it is not too tiring. Before you know it you will be at the top where the views are wonderful. In particular, there is a great view of Benbulben keeping watch over the Sligo countryside. It is easy to see why WB Yeats was so fond of this part of the country. The photo shows the huge mound at the top of Knocknarea which is reputed to be Queen Maeve's tomb. Trackback: https://mountainviews.ie/summit/926/comment/5975/